Do the Steelers need Rashard Mendenhall on Sunday?

Yes, they can't be so one-dimensional No, they are just going to rely on the passing game no matter whatSubmit Votevote to see results

Do the Steelers need Rashard Mendenhall on Sunday?

Yes, they can't be so one-dimensional

81.6%

No, they are just going to rely on the passing game no matter what

18.4%

Total votes: 609

The Steelers' offensive line, especially in terms of run blocking, is in shambles after last week's war, and in Cincy's last three games, it has allowed 2.6 yards per carry to Trent Richardson, 2.5 yards per carry to Reggie Bush and 2.9 yards per carry to Maurice Jones-Drew.

Nonetheless, regardless of whatever production he would provide, Mendenhall would without a doubt give the Steelers, a team that has struggled immensely the run the ball with consistency, an added threat and an extra dimension of the offensive end.

Ben Roethlisberger may be comfortable throwing the ball 45 times per game, but Mendenhall would, at the very least, take some pressure off the big quarterback.

If the former Illinois star can't go, expect Isaac Redman, who is dealing with an ankle injury, to start in his place. If Redman can't go, Baron Batch would get his first career start.